Brian Harman

Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Brian M Harman, MBA, PhD Candidate, is an American businessman that has been working in corporate leadership and supply chain management since 2005. He has studied global finance, leadership, and management sciences at the University of Oxford and Pepperdine University, earning his MBA degree from Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is currently completing his PhD dissertation in Global Leadership and Change.

Brian's specialized work in negotiation and leadership has driven his career in construction, biotechnology, and manufacturing. At BioMarin Pharmaceutical, headquartered in USA/Ireland with global operations in 30+ countries, Brian is responsible for global indirect categories, including facilities, HR, IT, finance, and corporate services. Outside of his corporate career, he focuses on leadership psychology, research, consulting, teaching, and writing. In addition to his role as a professor for Golden Gate University, Brian teaches global leadership courses in South America. His research has been published in academic journals and he holds certifications as a Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) as well as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LBBP) for continuous improvement methodologies. The CSCMP has awarded Brian with 2 academic grants to continue graduate and post-graduate research. Brian lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA.